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Liggett: Mzansi Tour an asset to SA cycling and the country as a whole
The Mzansi Cycle Tour (17-21 April) is not an asset only to South African Cycling, but to the country as a whole. This is the opinion of Phil Liggett, who is generally considered to be the ‘voice of international cycling’. The Brit is famous, as well as loved, for his commentary on the Tour de […]
The battle is on for the Exxaro development jersey at the 2013 Absa Cape Epic
During the next five days the battle for the honour to wear the Absa Cape Epic’s coveted Exxaro development jersey will turn into a full-fledged ‘war’. This was proven by the brilliant way in which Phillimon Sebona and Prince Maseko (Exxaro PWC Academy) outwitted, as well as out-powered, their rivals to win the development category […]
Spectacular Speed For Momsen Bikes: Stage 2 Of The 2013 Absa Cape Epic
20 March 2013 • The Kouebokkeveld is renowned for its spectacular sandstone formations marking its landscape. Up the Middelburg Pass, through the Kouebokkeveld and down the wagon trails of the Witzenberg Valley to drop into the Tulbagh Valley, this was one of the most scenic stages seen in the ten years of this iconic MTB […]
Olympic gold medalists Thompson and Brittain complete stage 2 of the 2013 Absa Cape Epic
Olympic rowing champions Matthew Brittain and James Thompson of team PwC Rowers Ride for JAG have successfully completed stage 2 of their first Absa Cape Epic mountain bike race in a time of 5:47.21, 6. With an overall time of 6:53.19, 7, Brittain and Thompson are placed 42nd in the men’s category and 54thoverall at […]
Platt & Huber take the lead after Stage 2 of the 2013 Absa Cape Epic
Riders had to head into the Koue-Bokkeveld, known for its spectacular sandstone formations and summer temperatures regularly in the upper-30 degrees Celsius. Riders put mileage into their piggy banks early on when they scaled Middelberg Pass, 900 meters of altitude gain over the first 18 kilometers, on tar and smooth gravel. The descent onto the […]
From finish line to bike wash – Pragma ensures a smooth ride for Absa Cape Epic participants
Leading physical asset management company Pragma once again joined forces with the organisers of the Absa Cape Epic by being responsible for the finish line service, Pragma bike wash and bike park. Apart from these services, the company which manages 3.5 million physical assets globally, is also sponsoring five teams this year. Chief Executive Officer […]
Emperors Palace Classic moves to autumn
Following a date change from February to April 13 and 14, the Emperors Palace Classic, presented by ASG, is set for a big stop-over on South Africa’s autumn road racing calendar. According to event director Wynand de Villiers the weekend festival of cycling, which takes place in and around the Johannesburg casino resort, was moved […]
Liqui-Fruit iCan riders raise funds for Operation Smile at Absa Cape Epic
Team Liqui-Fruit iCan, Warren Robertson and Jarryd Haley are well on their way in their quest to raise awareness and funds for Operation Smile South Africa. They were placed 38th overall out of over 600 teams in the Prologue of the 2013 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race which was held at Meerendal Wine […]
TRAC N4 Cycle Tour set to launch another career 21 – 24 March 2013
Nelspruit/Mpumalanga – If history is anything to go by, then this year’s TRAC N4 Under-16, Junior and Under-23 Cycle Tour in Nelspruit will be the launch pad of another promising career. This is where Louis Meintjes cut his teeth for the rigors of professional cycling. Meintjes – now riding for the MTN-Qhubeka team in Europe […]
Meet the Exxaro Development teams in the 2013 Absa Cape Epic
Exxaro has been the official Development partner of the Absa Cape Epic since the 2012 edition of the event. The Exxaro MTB Academy was established to introduce mountain biking to historically disadvantaged communities and encourage young people to make healthy lifestyle choices. Hundreds of young people have already been touched by the activities of the […]
Hermida and Van Houts win their first stage in the Absa Cape Epic
Stage one was a 96-kilometer loop with 2 350m of climbing on virgin Absa Cape Epic territory that started and finished in Citrusdal, a small farming town at the foot of the Cederberg Mountains. The stage started with climbing from the word go, up Piekenierskloof on relatively smooth and sandy roads, before descending nearly 600 […]
On Form & On Top: Momsen Bikes Takes On The 2013 Absa Cape-Epic
Against the backdrop of the iconic and majestic Table Mountain and sunshine in Cape Town, millions of MTBers the world over were envious of the 1200 competitors who took to the start of the 2013 ABSA Cape Epic. This the tenth edition of the world’s biggest and best MTB stage race, there was considerable media […]